Lotis Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Step-down Outline
The interim objectives of this recovery plan are to 1) protect the
lotis blue butterfly (LBB) and its habitat on existing habitat of
about 2 hectares; 2) establish three new, viable, self-sustaining
populations each on at least 2 hectares of suitable habitat; and 3)
determine the population size and size of secure habitats necessary
for reclassification to threatened status and eventual del isting.
1 . Preserve and protect the known 1 oti s bl ue butterfly popul ations
and any newly discovered and/or reestablished sites.
11. Conduct vegetation studies at colony site(s) to identify
other management needs.
11 1. Investigate synecology of wet meadows, bog, and forest
112. Investigate autecology of larval and adult foodpl ants,
once these are identified.
113. Identify vegetation management needs.
12. Maintain resources for larvae and adults at the site(s).
121. Minimize use of insecticides and herbicides.
122. Minimize other activities that are incompatible with
vegetation and habitat maintenance and management.
13. Develop and implement management strategies, and revise as
necessary.